Seeking Global Consultant for Briefing Paper on Homophobia and Transphobia

MSMGF, in collaboration with The Global Network of Sex Worker Projects (NSWP), is seeking to appoint a Global Consultant to lead the development of a Briefing Paper, with accompanying Community Guide, on the homophobia and transphobia experienced by sex workers who are also part of the LGBT community.

Homophobia and transphobia exist at structural, institutional and societal levels and is underpinned by punitive laws, policies and practices that exacerbate the stigma, discrimination and social exclusion experienced by sex workers and LGBT people. Discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity adds to and intensifies the discrimination experienced by all sex workers, leading to increased levels of violence, human rights abuses, further limiting access to services and justice.

NOTE FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS: NSWP, as a global member-based organisation, welcomes applications from people worldwide. However, as a small non-governmental organisation, we are not licensed as a sponsoring employer with the UK Home Office for international recruitment. If you are based in the UK NSWP is legally obliged to ask for documentation to validate your right to work in the UK. Applicants based abroad are employed as consultants based in their home countries who will be expected to work remotely. All successful applicants will be asked to provide two pieces of identification as proof of identity and residential address to enable NSWP to meet UK audit regulations.

NSWP & MSMGF value diversity and encourage applications from individuals with sex work experience and LGBT people. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Priority will be given to suitably qualified applicants who have relevant life or work experience.